Acknowledgements
This booklet has been developed by the Clinical Excellence Commission for the Cen-
tre for Health Advancement, NSW Department of Health, 2010. The contributions
from the NSW Area Health Services are acknowledged with thanks. We would also
like acknowledge:
Associate Professor Lindy Clemson, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sydney University
Dr Cathy Sherrington, The George Institute for International Health
The material in this publication is based in part on material from:
Stay on your feet. Your home safety checklist
(2004), NSW Department of Health
Falls can be prevented: A guide to preventing falls in older people
(2007),
Department of Health and Ageing
NSW Health acknowledges the Australian Government Department of Health and
Ageing for providing use of their copyright materials in the production of this
document. NSW Health acknowledges Queensland Health, Queensland Stay On Your
Feet® Image Library for the use of their copyright images.
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